Unknown
Likely Northern Plains, Lakota
circa 1870s
Rawhide, stone
1983.32.15
On View
Gift of Forrest Bratley
Bone hammers are heavy and are used to crush the bones of large animals so that the marrow can be extracted. Marrow is an excellent source of adiponectin which lowers the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It has a sweet taste and is often added to soups and broths.
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